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Convicts & Castles: Goat Island Walking Tour Including Sydney Harbour Cruise

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Join us for a unique tour of Sydney Harbour and historic Goat Island and get up close and personal with Sydney’s colourful convict past. Enjoy an entertaining and fascinating guided  convict history walking tour on the island with catered lunch, along with a relaxing cruise around the harbour. Sit back and take in Sydney’s beautiful harbour vistas whilst sipping on chilled champagne!

What's Included

  • Enjoy a tasty lunch prepared and served by your crew.
  • Australian bubbly, juices and water.
  • This MENU is subject to change to ensure fresh produce of premium quality.
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
  • Other drinks available at regular bar prices.
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Meeting Location

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Circular Quay West
The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia

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What To Expect

Campbells Cove

Prior to sailing time we will board at Campbell’s Cove, The Rocks or Ives Steps Wharf
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sydney Harbour Tall Ships (Pass By)

Discover Sydney’s colorful convict history with Sydney Harbour Tall Ships and take in the sites of Sydney Harbour aboard a traditional vessel. Travel to Goat Island, where you'll learn about Australia's convict history on a guided walking tour before returning to the vessel for lunch and a 1.5 hour cruise on Sydney Harbour.
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Goat Island

Experience a Historic Tour of Goat Island and see the sights where the first convicts lived in the past. Goat Island, which has restricted, limited access, is the largest of the islands in Sydney Harbour. Over the years, Goat Island has served as a quarry, convict stockade, explosives store, police station and fire station. Today the island forms part of the Sydney Harbour National Park.On a 1-mile (1.5-km) guided walking tour, learn about Goat Island’s colorful past and visit some of Australia's most important and intact convict-built structures. Take in the historic surroundings, and visit the early-1800s military gun-powder magazine, the soldiers’ barracks complex and Sydney’s oldest water police station. You’ll learn what convict life was like on Goat Island, from their punishments to their cramped sleeping quarters and food.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sydney Harbour

After your guided walking tour receive a complimentary drink before re-boarding the ferry. Then it’s time to relax and enjoy a cold buffet feast with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine! As you eat, enjoy the surrounding views of Sydney Harbour before returning back to Campbell's Cove.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Campbells Cove

Disembark at Campbell's Cove, The Rocks or Ives Steps Wharf
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Sydney Harbour Tall Ships reserves the right to add, withdraw, substitute and/or vary advertised routes, prices, departure times and locations without notice if considered necessary for the safety and welfare of the tall ship, its passengers and crew. However, reasonable effort will be made to maintain arrangements as advertised.
  • Sydney Harbour Tall Ships will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by a passenger as a result.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Q: Will I get seasick on Convicts & Castles: Goat Island Walking Tour Including Sydney Harbour Cruise?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Q: Will I get seasick on Convicts & Castles: Goat Island Walking Tour Including Sydney Harbour Cruise?
A:

If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

Feb 2023
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Convicts & Castles: Goat Island Walking Tour Including Sydney Harbour Cruise?
A:
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Enjoy a tasty lunch prepared and served by your crew.
  • Australian bubbly, juices and water.
  • This MENU is subject to change to ensure fresh produce of premium quality.
  • Visit historic Goat Island and learn about the island's convict past.
  • Fascinating and unique three-hour guided tour of Sydney Harbour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
  • Other drinks available at regular bar prices.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Convicts & Castles: Goat Island Walking Tour Including Sydney Harbour Cruise is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Convicts & Castles: Goat Island Walking Tour Including Sydney Harbour Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Enjoy a tasty lunch prepared and served by your crew.
  • Australian bubbly, juices and water.
  • This MENU is subject to change to ensure fresh produce of premium quality.
  • Visit historic Goat Island and learn about the island's convict past.
  • Fascinating and unique three-hour guided tour of Sydney Harbour.
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
  • Other drinks available at regular bar prices.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Sydney Harbour Tall Ships reserves the right to add, withdraw, substitute and/or vary advertised routes, prices, departure times and locations without notice if considered necessary for the safety and welfare of the tall ship, its passengers and crew. However, reasonable effort will be made to maintain arrangements as advertised.
  • Sydney Harbour Tall Ships will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by a passenger as a result.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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